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I graduated from East Burke High School in Icard, North Carolina in 1990 and Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina in 1994. I received my law degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997.
I now have more than 21 years experience handling all types of family law issues including separation agreements, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and property division cases. I have practiced in the area of family law in Catawba and the surrounding counties throughout my over 21 year career.
I have been a member of the law firm of Hawkins & Mace, PLLC located in Hickory, North Carolina since January, 2006.
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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21 3rd St SW, PO Box 3071, Hickory, NC, 28603-3071
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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Elizabeth | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Mace is great!
I was sued for full custody and equitable distribution. I met with Mr. Mace multiple times to go over my cases. He listened to everything I had to say and took charge. I got full custody with the exception of one day every two weeks visitation and the equitable distribution worked out in my favor ...
Posted by Tresa | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great lawyer
He has did wonders in my custody case for my granddaughter. Will recommend to anyone. He is awesome
Posted by JD | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great interpersonal work relation
Derek was great for everything. He constantly worked with me through issues that either I brought to him or from the facts within the courtroom. He thinks outside of the box to come up with a solution and truly helps to put the best interest of his clients and the children first.
Posted by Miranda | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody
He did an excellent job in helping me with my child custody. He was able to consult and let me know what needed to be done and let me know when and how's every step was completed.
Posted by Clif | October 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional and Relatable
Derek is a down to earth man, he doesn't sit down with you just to speak words you wouldn't understand unless you went to law school. He genuinely cares about his clients and he wants the best for them. I've had lawyers before that clearly just cared for the money but Derek cares about the people inv...
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Senior Staff Member, The North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation
1994
Debate Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College
1994
"Ted" Amato Economics Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College
2006 - Present
Attorney, Hawkins & Mace, PLLC
1997 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
I have been very successful in obtaining custody for many grandparents.
1997
J.D.
1994
B.A.
2018
Dividing Retirement Plans in Divorce
2017
Advantages and Disadvantages of Court Orders vs. Separation Agreementts
1997
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In North Carolina, if a person paying child support goes to a higher paying job, does child support automatically go up.?
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